48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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- FAR 1.109 Statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds—adjustment for inflation.…U.S.C. 1908 requires that the FAR Council periodically adjust all statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds in the FAR for inflation, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section. This adjustment is calculated every 5 years, st…
- FAR 30.603-2 Unilateral and desirable changes.(a) Unilateral changes. (1) The contractor may unilaterally change its disclosed or established cost accounting practices, but the Government shall not pay any increased cost, in the aggregate, as a result of the unilateral change. (2) Pri…
- FAR 52.214-7 Late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals of bids.As prescribed in 14.201-6(c)(3), insert the following provision: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (NOV 1999) (a) Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the…
- DFARS 252.225-7030 Restriction on Acquisition of Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate.… use the following clause: Restriction on Acquisition of Carbon, Alloy, and Armor Steel Plate (DEC 2006) (a) Carbon, alloy, and armor steel plate shall be melted and rolled in the United States or Canada if the carbon, alloy, or armor ste…
- DFARS 252.251-7001 Use of Interagency Fleet Management System (IFMS) vehicles and related services.…e the following clause: Use of Interagency Fleet Management System (IFMS) Vehicles and Related Services (DEC 1991) (a) The Contractor, if authorized use of IFMS vehicles, shall submit requests for five or fewer vehicles and related servic…
- FAR 47.205 Availability of term contracts and basic ordering agreements for transportation or for transportation-related services.(a) All Government agencies may contract for transportation or for transportation-related services and execute basic ordering agreements (BOA's) (see subpart 16.7) unless agency regulations prescribe otherwise. However, it is generally more…
- FAR 48.104-3 Sharing collateral savings.(a) The Government shares collateral savings with the contractor, unless the head of the contracting activity has determined that the cost of calculating and tracking collateral savings will exceed the benefits to be derived (see 48.201(e))…
- FAR 52.214-23 Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding.As prescribed in 14.201-6(r), insert the following provision: Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Technical Proposals Under Two-Step Sealed Bidding (NOV 1999) (a) Bidders are responsible for submitting technical…
- FAR 52.225-7 Waiver of Buy American Statute for Civil Aircraft and Related Articles.… insert the following provision: Waiver of Buy American Statute for Civil Aircraft and Related Articles (FEB 2016) (a) Definition. Civil aircraft and related articles, as used in this provision, means— (1) All aircraft other than aircraf…
- FAR 52.251-2 Interagency Fleet Management System Vehicles and Related Services.… 51.205, insert the following clause: Interagency Fleet Management System Vehicles and Related Services (JAN 1991) The Contracting Officer may issue the Contractor an authorization to obtain interagency fleet management system vehicles an…
- DFARS 201.109 Statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds-adjustment for inflation.…i) 41 U.S.C. 1908(d) requires the adjustment for inflation of all statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds in the DFARS be applied to contracts and subcontracts without regard to the date of award of the contract or subcontract, exce…
- FAR 3.104-3 Statutory and related prohibitions, restrictions, and requirements.…tion before the award of a Federal agency procurement contract to which the information relates. (See 3.104-4(a).) (2) Paragraph (a)(1) of this subsection applies to any person who— (i) Is a present or former official of the United States…
- FAR 28.313 Contract clauses for insurance of transportation or transportation-related services.…argo Insurance, in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services, except when freight is shipped under rates subject to released or declared value. (b) The contracting officer shall insert a clause s…
- FAR 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.…, insert the following clause: Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014) All rulings and interpretations of the Construction Wage Rate Requirements and related statutes contained in 29 CFR part…
- FAR 52.232-4 Payments Under Transportation Contracts and Transportation-Related Services Contracts.…agency regulations, in solicitations and contracts for transportation or transportation-related services: Payments Under Transportation Contracts and Transportation-Related Services Contracts (APR 1984) The Government shall pay the Contra…
- DFARS 252.219-7012 Competition for Religious-Related Services.As prescribed in 219.270-3, use the following provision: Competition for Religious-Related Services (APR 2018) (a) Definition. As used in this provision— Nonprofit organization means any organization that is— (1) Described in section 50…
- FAR 31.205-47 Costs related to legal and other proceedings.…cause for debarment or suspension under 9.406-2(a) and 9.407-2(a); and (3) Acts which violate the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C., sections 3729-3731, or 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks. Penalty does not include restitution, reimbursement, or…
- FAR 51.204 Use of interagency fleet management system (IFMS) vehicles and related services.Contractors authorized to use interagency fleet management system (IFMS) vehicles and related services shall comply with the requirements of 41 CFR 101-39 and 41 CFR 101-38.301-1 and the operator's packet furnished with each vehicle. See 41…
- FAR 52.241-7 Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Regulated Services.…ly the same as the following: Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Regulated Services (FEB 1995) (a) This clause applies to the extent services furnished under this contract are subject to regulation by a regulatory body…
- FAR 52.241-8 Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services.… the same as the following: Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services (FEB 1995) (a) This clause applies to the extent that services furnished hereunder are not subject to regulation by a regulatory body.…
- DFARS 252.203-7001 Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies.… following clause: Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— (1) Arising out of a contract with the DoD means any act in connection with— (i)…
- FAR 9.109 Prohibition on contracting with an entity involved in activities that violate arms control treaties or agreements with the United States.
- FAR 14.201-8 Price-related factors.The factors set forth in paragraphs (a) through (e) below may be applicable in evaluation of bids for award and shall be included in the solicitation when applicable. (See 14.201-5(c).) (a) Foreseeable costs or delays to the Government res…
- FAR 28.106-1 Bonds and bond related forms.The following Standard Forms (SF's) and Optional Forms (OF's) shall be used, except in foreign countries, when a bid bond, performance or payment bond, or an individual surety is required. The bond forms shall be used as indicated in the in…
- FAR 32.304-6 Other collateral security.The following are examples of other forms of security that, although seldom invoked under guaranteed loans, may be required when considered necessary for protection of the Government interest: (a) Mortgages on fixed assets. (b) Liens agai…
- DFARS 203.570 Prohibition on persons convicted of fraud or other defense-contract-related felonies.
- DFARS 219.270 Religious-related services—inclusion of nonprofit organizations.
- DFARS 225.7011 Restriction on carbon, alloy, and armor steel plate.
- DFARS 231.205-71 Costs related to counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts.(a) Scope. This section implements the requirements of section 818(c)(2), National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81), as modified by section 833, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L.…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…ormance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract. Acquisition planning means the process by which the efforts of all personnel responsible…
- FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.…quisition alternatives, the impact of prior acquisitions on those alternatives, and any related in-house effort. (2) Applicable conditions. State all significant conditions affecting the acquisition, such as— (i) Requirements for compatib…
- FAR 7.503 Policy.…ies or activities, or from other persons, where the amount to be collected is easily calculated or predetermined and the funds collected can be easily controlled using standard case management techniques; and (ii) Routine voucher and invoi…
- FAR 14.304 Submission, modification, and withdrawal of bids.…nment office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the contracting officer determines that accepting the late bid would not …
- FAR 15.208 Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.… designated Government office after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the contracting officer determines that accepting the late proposal would…
- FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.…ges or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program, in solicitations and contracts when it is contemplated that a make-or- buy program will be incorporated in the contract. If a less economical “make” or “buy” categorization is selected for one or mor…
- FAR 16.307 Contract clauses.…contract (other than a contract for a commercial product or commercial service) is contemplated. If the contract is a time-and-materials contract, the clause at 52.216-7 applies in conjunction with the clause at 52.232-7, but only to the po…
- FAR 16.406 Contract clauses.…solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price incentive (firm target) contract is contemplated. If the contract calls for supplies or services to be ordered under a provisioning document or Government option and the prices are to be subjec…
- FAR 16.506 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.…-quantity contract, a requirements contract, or an indefinite-quantity contract is contemplated. (b) Insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.216-19, Order Limitations, in solicitations and contracts when a definite-quant…
- FAR 25.003 Definitions.…ose incidental services does not exceed that of the article itself. Civil aircraft and related articles means— (1) All aircraft other than aircraft to be purchased for use by the Department of Defense or the U.S. Coast Guard; (2) The eng…
- FAR 25.403 World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.…to-ownership, or lease-with-option-to purchase) is covered by the WTO GPA or an FTA, calculate the estimated acquisition value as follows: (i) If a fixed-term contract of 12 months or less is contemplated, use the total estimated value of …
FAR (chapter 1)
- Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 58 sections
- Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms 3 sections
- Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 98 sections
- Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 116 sections
- Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 34 sections
- Part 6 Competition Requirements 34 sections
- Part 7 Acquisition Planning 34 sections
- Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 67 sections
- Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 106 sections
- Part 10 Market Research 4 sections
- Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 33 sections
- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 38 sections
- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 49 sections
- Part 14 Sealed Bidding 82 sections
- Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 81 sections
- Part 16 Types of Contracts 74 sections
- Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 50 sections
- Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 34 sections
- Part 19 Small Business Programs 126 sections
- Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 205 sections
- Part 23 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 38 sections
- Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 10 sections
- Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 81 sections
- Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 36 sections
- Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 59 sections
- Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 61 sections
- Part 29 Taxes 23 sections
- Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 30 sections
- Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 87 sections
- Part 32 Contract Financing 175 sections
- Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 23 sections
- Part 34 Major System Acquisition 20 sections
- Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 25 sections
- Part 36 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 81 sections
- Part 37 Service Contracting 46 sections
- Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 3 sections
- Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 14 sections
- Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 12 sections
- Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 17 sections
- Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 84 sections
- Part 43 Contract Modifications 14 sections
- Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 24 sections
- Part 45 Government Property 33 sections
- Part 46 Quality Assurance 60 sections
- Part 47 Transportation 106 sections
- Part 48 Value Engineering 13 sections
- Part 49 Termination of Contracts 108 sections
- Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 34 sections
- Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 15 sections
- Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 680 sections
- Part 53 Forms 61 sections
DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)
- Part 201 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 24 sections
- Part 202 Definitions of Words and Terms 1 sections
- Part 203 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 28 sections
- Part 204 Administrative and Information Matters 76 sections
- Part 205 Publicizing Contract Actions 11 sections
- Part 206 Competition Requirements 20 sections
- Part 207 Acquisition Planning 22 sections
- Part 208 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 31 sections
- Part 209 Contractor Qualifications 55 sections
- Part 210 Market Research 2 sections
- Part 211 Describing Agency Needs 22 sections
- Part 212 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 24 sections
- Part 213 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 23 sections
- Part 214 Sealed Bidding 14 sections
- Part 215 Contracting by Negotiation 66 sections
- Part 216 Types of Contracts 36 sections
- Part 217 Special Contracting Methods 64 sections
- Part 218 Emergency Acquisitions 7 sections
- Part 219 Small Business Programs 47 sections
- Part 222 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 56 sections
- Part 223 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 34 sections
- Part 224 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2 sections
- Part 225 Foreign Acquisition 251 sections
- Part 226 Other Socioeconomic Programs 14 sections
- Part 227 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 99 sections
- Part 228 Bonds and Insurance 17 sections
- Part 229 Taxes 9 sections
- Part 230 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2 sections
- Part 231 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 232 Contract Financing 74 sections
- Part 233 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 8 sections
- Part 234 Major System Acquisition 13 sections
- Part 235 Research and Development Contracting 16 sections
- Part 236 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 25 sections
- Part 237 Service Contracting 67 sections
- Part 239 Acquisition of Information Technology 38 sections
- Part 241 Acquisition of Utility Services 8 sections
- Part 242 Contract Administration and Audit Services 40 sections
- Part 243 Contract Modifications 18 sections
- Part 244 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 245 Government Property 23 sections
- Part 246 Quality Assurance 39 sections
- Part 247 Transportation 27 sections
- Part 249 Termination of Contracts 14 sections
- Part 250 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 16 sections
- Part 251 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 5 sections
- Part 252 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 405 sections
- Part 253 Forms 10 sections
- Part 270 Defense Contracting Programs 7 sections
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.